Wanda Gág’s legacy comes full circle

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — Alexander Roth, curator of the Wanda Gág House, will speak before the St. Paul branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) in November on Gág’s legacy. Roth views his talk with AAUW as a thank you, as the ...

June 3, 2026

River Bend students reel in the fun on Sleepy Eye fishing trip

SLEEPY EYE – Students from the River Bend enjoyed a day on the water Monday during a fishing trip to Sleepy Eye Lake. River Bend teacher Jennifer Isaac said each grade got a chance to try their hand at fishing during the day. This was the ...

June 3, 2026

Brown Co. board rejects request for more deputies

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners turned down Sheriff Jason Seidl's request for additional deputy and deputy sergeant positions for the 2027 budget Tuesday by a 4-1 vote. “We’re understaffed compared to other comparable-sized ...

June 3, 2026

Eagles fall short to Cougars, end season

By: Jim Bastian

NEW ULM — Mankato East scored two runs in the bottom of the first and added single runs in the next three innings to top New Ulm 6-3 Tuesday in the Section 2AAA Baseball Tournament elimination bracket semifinals at Mueller Park. Owen ...

June 2, 2026

Jaxx drop 2 over weekend

FRIDAY WILLMAR 10, WABASSO 8 WABASSO — The Wabasso Jaxx fell to the Willmar Rails 10-8 on Friday night in a Corn Belt League amateur baseball game. The Jaxx were led by Deagen Maurice, who was 2 for 3 with a double, while Brandon Duscher ...

June 2, 2026

Berkner named All-Tomahawk Softball Player of the Year

Sleepy Eye senior Taylor Berkner was announced the All-Tomahawk Division Softball Player of the Year on Monday. Berkner was also a unanimously selected player for the All-Tomahawk team and was selected for the third time. Berkner was joined on ...

June 2, 2026